15th Oct 2017 - The Prayer Of Jesus - John 17
Summary
The sermon is largely a musical worship experience, featuring multiple songs praising Jesus's grace, resurrection, and saving power. The speaker leads the congregation in worship, focusing on themes of God's faithfulness, the sacrifice of Christ, and praising God for His eternal nature and provision. The message encourages continuous praise and remembrance of God's works.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening worship and praiseThe service begins with a call to stand and sing hymns celebrating the resurrection of Christ the Lord.
The matchless grace of JesusA song describes how the grace of Jesus is greater than all sin, deeper than the sea, and higher than the mountains.
The promise of Christ's presenceThe music concludes by reflecting on how the Savior helps carry burdens and promises never to leave His people.
A prayer of praise and petitionThe speaker begins with a reading of Psalm 146 and leads the congregation in a prayer of thanksgiving for God's character and provision.
The context of Jesus' prayerThe speaker introduces John 17, noting that Jesus' long discourses in the Gospels are intended for His disciples and the family of God.
Repentance and faith as receiving a giftThe speaker explains that repentance is turning toward God and faith is reaching out to take His free gift, using the illustration of receiving an expensive present.
Jesus paid the price to redeem us from the lawJesus paid the debt required by God's law, which demanded death for sin, effectively buying us back from being slaves to sin.
Knowing God versus having religious knowledgeEternal life is defined by knowing God personally rather than just possessing biblical knowledge or performing religious duties.
Encouragement to finish your course despite past failuresEven if you have wasted years or been spiritually sluggish, you can still finish your race by looking forward and focusing on the goal God has set for you.2 Timothy 4:7Acts 17:30
How Jesus explained God to the worldJesus revealed the nature of the Father not just through preaching, but by living a life that manifested God's glory and truth to those around him.John 1:18
Our calling to manifest God's natureJust as Jesus responded to provocation and injustice with God's character, our true ministry is to manifest God's nature in our homes, workplaces, and difficult daily interactions.
Listening for God's voice to share with othersBy keeping a clear conscience and listening to God daily, we can receive words from Him to encourage the people we encounter in our lives.
Everything we have is God'sBecause Jesus lived as a servant of the Father, we should recognize that all our resources, ambitions, and lives belong to God, which allows us to experience His abundance.
The danger of trusting in manUsing Jeremiah 17, the speaker warns that depending on human strength leads to a life like a desert bush, whereas trusting God brings the fruitfulness of a tree by the water.
Living under the New CovenantUnder the New Covenant, we no longer live by a percentage of giving but recognize that 100% of what we have belongs to God, and our ultimate goal is for the world to see God's love through us.
